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Post by chicojuarz on Jan 13, 2013 15:39:35 GMT -5
I saw Beasts of the Southern Wild last night. What a beautiful movie! But I dont get the best actress nomination. I thought it was a sign of great writing not great acting.
EDIT and I saw Chainsaw Massacre 3D. I liked it. It was sloppy and poorly written and gory and silly. Just like I like a slasher flick.
I came here to post something about Gangster Squad, and I'm sorry if this ruins it for you, but...so disappointing IMO. Had a ton of potential with a solid cast, but the plot/writing just doesn't give them any room to really work. Very rushed storyline. However, if you guys have a different opinion after seeing it I'd love to hear it because I really wanted to like it, I just couldn't.
Hard to disagree with this too much. Some of the dialogue was pretty laughable and it was just cliche after cliche.
Post by gratefuled on Jan 13, 2013 20:15:21 GMT -5
Maybe this came up already, but Peter Jackson's take on The Hobbit is a complete misfire. Tolkien fans should skip it. The innocence, magic, and subtlety of the book is completely drowned in the special-effects overload. Fifteen minutes of plot, two hours of chase sequences. Sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Post by schlonginus on Jan 14, 2013 8:29:53 GMT -5
I finally went to see Django Unchained on saturday. I enjoyed it, but not as much as I enjoyed Inglourious Basterds. Both films are very similiar to each other though and Christoph Waltz's performance is definitely the highlight of both. The one thing that i do regret is being lazy and seeing Django Unchained at the theater near my house instead of driving downtown to see it at the independent theater because they are showing it on 35mm film there and it might be one of the last movies that I would be interested in seeing there before they are forced to swap to digital due to 35mm reel production being abandoned this year.
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi w/ Killer Mike
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
Perhaps because these films will likely get over looked on Oscar night. I totally think that it will be more of a landslide for Lincoln come late February
Award ceremonies never get it a 100% right but last night (from what I saw when I looked up at the screen) the Globes did it as close to right as I could hope for. I was really happy to see that Lincoln, Life of Pi, and Silver Linings were mostly shut down showing that at least the HFPA can see what's only average.
Happy for Affleck and the Argo team, Quentin, Chastain, and Haneke. If Hawkes had been able to upset DDL for best actor that would have made for a truly get awards night.
Post by bansheebeat on Jan 15, 2013 7:45:39 GMT -5
I had a movie night last night and watched 'Django' and 'Perks of Being a Wallflower'. Both were great movies. But holy cow, Django was brilliant. If you are a QT fan then you'll love it. It isn't as solid as some of his other films, but it's incredibly fun and entertaining. Plus Waltz's performance is amazing. I can't rave about this movie enough.
Lincoln is the only big movie I have left on my list to watch. Gonna tackle that one this weekend I believe.
Decent little doc I picked up the other day in the $5 bin. Nothing groundbreaking if you're already familiar with the doors, but still worth a viewing.
I saw that one year at Bonnaroo in the Cinema Tent... it was actually pretty good. No matter how little I care for the majority of their music, it's still interesting stuff and a pretty well made documentary.
When we were all talking about our favorite movies of they year... well, I definitely left one off of my top ten list. It may not count, because it saw a handful of screenings in 2011, but it didn't get released on a national level until this year, and that's this piece of insanity right here: I ended up finding it at an FYE for 10 bucks less than it's being sold online... may be a little hard to find, aside from ordering it to own, but it's very well worth looking at if you're a fan of Ministry or even remotely interested in them. Insight from Trent Reznor, Jello Biafra, Buzz Osborne, Nivek Ogre, and especially David Yow (who supplies some of the most ridiculous content of this documentary) really help give even those unfamiliar with him what a madman Al Jourgensen is/was. Well worth looking into, and easily one of my favorite music documentaries in years.
Saw it tonight and I want to shout it from the mountaintops: Silver Linings Playbook was the best film I've seen from 2012. Movies like Lincoln and even Zero Dark Thirty(which I was SLIGHTLY disappointed in, considering the hype) may be more accomplished and better technically, but Silver Linings Playbook moved me more than any other film I've seen in 2012.
Bravo to David O. Russell, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, De Niro (who turned in his best, most genuine performance in a decade or two), and everyone involved in the movie (EVEN Chris Tucker, who is surprisingly charming in a supporting role) for making a film that never once bored me, was genuinely moving AND genuinely funny, and was EXTREMELY well-directed, well-acted, and well-executed. So hard to make a movie like that that is truly original and doesn't once come across as cliche or cheesy, and they've done it. A truly great movie that deserves any and all recognition and accolades that come its way, and even some that don't come its way. My favorite film that I saw that was released in 2012. Everybody should go see it.
Just read the Silver Linings Playbook discussion that was had two pages ago. Disappointed in you guys, Dave, chico, and tackitt. I don't see how you guys didn't enjoy that movie more, but to each his own obviously.
The characters are most certainly not one-dimensional and their issues are definitely not skirted (David O. Russell would never in a million years miss a chance to examine a character's issues).
And not sure what you read, Dave, but it got absolute rave reviews:
Saw it tonight and I want to shout it from the mountaintops: Silver Linings Playbook was the best film I've seen from 2012. Movies like Lincoln and even Zero Dark Thirty(which I was SLIGHTLY disappointed in, considering the hype) may be more accomplished and better technically, but Silver Linings Playbook moved me more than any other film I've seen in 2012.
Bravo to David O. Russell, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, De Niro (who turned in his best, most genuine performance in a decade or two), and everyone involved in the movie (EVEN Chris Tucker, who is surprisingly charming in a supporting role) for making a film that never once bored me, was genuinely moving AND genuinely funny, and was EXTREMELY well-directed, well-acted, and well-executed. So hard to make a movie like that that is truly original and doesn't once come across as cliche or cheesy, and they've done it. A truly great movie that deserves any and all recognition and accolades that come its way, and even some that don't come its way. My favorite film that I saw that was released in 2012. Everybody should go see it.
Wow Kyle! Huge fan.
I thought it was firing at about a 7/10. It just felt like it was trying way to hard instead of being truly sincere. I also thought Jennifer Lawrence was only meh and generally I am a fan of hers. I will agree that DeNiro was giving his best work in years and that the rest of the cast did a fine job. Everything else I would say was above average but not as stellar as I would have hoped for.
All that being said, I tend to be a very harsh critic when it comes to film.
I just watched Argo. I thought it was wonderful. I was on the edge of my seat most of the time, even though I know what would happen. I really think Affleck should have been nominated. And the casting person should win something as well. AT the end when they showed the real people & the actors, I couldn't tell a difference. Same for the set direction. Awesome job!
I am now at four out of nine watched. Watched Silver Linings Playbook & Beasts of the Southern Wild this week. I read SLP before I watched the movie & while I thought the book was better, I definitely enjoyed the movie. So far I have no complaints of the nominated movies.
Zero Dark Thirty worth seeing in theaters? Or do I wait? And what exactly is SLP all about? I had never heard of it until it started getting nominated for all these awards.
Just read the Silver Linings Playbook discussion that was had two pages ago. Disappointed in you guys, Dave, chico, and tackitt. I don't see how you guys didn't enjoy that movie more, but to each his own obviously.
The characters are most certainly not one-dimensional and their issues are definitely not skirted (David O. Russell would never in a million years miss a chance to examine a character's issues).
And not sure what you read, Dave, but it got absolute rave reviews:
Don't misunderstand me there I liked the movie. I'm just shocked it was cleaning up awards nominations like it was. And I still think that if anyone asked me I'd tell them to see it, I just don't rush to tell everyone you HAVE to see that movie, as I would Django. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as you did, and I'm sure many would agree with your sentiment on it. I'd highly urge you to read the book as well. I'm working through it right now, and it is much much different in terms of character relationships. Not quite sure how I feel about it just yet.
Zero Dark Thirty worth seeing in theaters? Or do I wait? And what exactly is SLP all about? I had never heard of it until it started getting nominated for all these awards.
It's an interesting take on a Rom-Com/Drama with a concentration on mental illness. Go ahead and give it a chance and see what you think.
Zero Dark Thirty worth seeing in theaters? Or do I wait? And what exactly is SLP all about? I had never heard of it until it started getting nominated for all these awards.
I saw it the night it came out, and it's very good (I should point out I'm a huge Kathryn Bigelow fan) but I don't think it's the kid of flick you have to see on the big screen. Unless you take the Academy Awards seriously and try to see as many of the potential award winners as possible, I'd wait.
Post by klimfactor on Jan 20, 2013 20:29:33 GMT -5
By the way, if you like horror flicks I'd suggest John Dies at the End. It's trippy and funny and unlike anything else. We watched it on On Demand, but it's coming to Columbus for a few midnight screenings in a few weeks. I have a group talked into going. It's has cultish potential, and the director is the same guy who directed Phantasm and Bubba Ho Tep.
Kill List is one of the most brutal, shocking flicks I've ever seen. It's a well written/paced hitman drama that turns to psychological horror only in it's final act. The finale is straight disturbing and may leave you mentally scarred.
Watched this the other night... I was really captivated for the first 2/3 of it, but I'm not quite sure what to make of the ending. I get vibes from Wicker Man (the original), A Serbian Film, and Henry: Portrait of A Serial Killer. Really dug the set up... the first hour in particular was incredibly well done, but like I said, not really sure about that pay off. Good acting, good pacing, directing was serviceable, expected but good minimalist score... I don't have much trouble recommending it. Quite dug it.
I thought the film was really getting on to something great when all of the targets recognized the main guy and said 'Thank You', but I thought the end with the cult thing and the having to kill his son to set him free from his tortures was a little too demented. I get it was trying to be arthouse or whatever, but I just didn't think it was a a great payoff for the very suspenseful buildup.
By the way, if you like horror flicks I'd suggest John Dies at the End. It's trippy and funny and unlike anything else. We watched it on On Demand, but it's coming to Columbus for a few midnight screenings in a few weeks. I have a group talked into going. It's has cultish potential, and the director is the same guy who directed Phantasm and Bubba Ho Tep.
Have you read the book? I watched the movie last night, and I liked it a lot, but they left out so much. I guess it would have been crazy long if they put everything in, but the amount of stuff they left out kind of lessened the movie for me a little.
